Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Nutmeg
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
जायफल
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Muskatnuss
In French
colchique d'automne
noix de muscade
In Spanish
cólquico
nuez moscada
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
noz-moscada
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Genus
Colchicum
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Nutmeg
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Nutmeg Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Autumn Crocus and Nutmeg
Care of Autumn Crocus and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.